A friend of mine just called to tell me that she was devoting an entire year to learning how to play. No, she wasn’t quitting her job. Instead, she was going to do everything she could to keep the boundaries of work and play well-defined, so that she could actually reap the benefits of making […]
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If you want to hear a heartbreaking story about an animal, just sit at the front desk of a humane society for 15 minutes. That’s all it will take to hear several stories that will make you shake your head from side to side and wonder about people. While passing by the front desk, I […]
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I haven’t really been sick in about 13 years: That’s the last time I can remember having the flu. Hold on while I knock on wood. Better yet, I’m going to pass on the superstition and take the more scientifically sound route. I am going to pet my dogs and cats instead. New scientific evidence […]
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Many years ago, when I first started working on animal welfare issues, I was shocked almost daily at the things people would do to animals. When I learned that there were people out there called bunchers, who bought dogs from flea markets, answered free to good home ads, picked up stray dogs and removed their […]
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Recently, I stood in line with about 300 kids to see a special screening of Eight Below, the Disney movie about eight sled dogs (six Siberian huskies and two Alaskan malamutes if you want to see if you can tell who is who). With all the excited kids, I was wondering if I had made […]
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Do animals matter? Your answer will depend on how animals fit into your world. Many years ago, while giving a humane education program at a high school, a ninth grade class listened to my lecture on pet overpopulation, animal neglect and abuse, and what could be done to help animals in our community. You can […]
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About the Author

Cathy M. Rosenthal has more than 25 years of experience in public relations, communications and humane education in the animal welfare field. She has worked for local humane societies and national humane groups, appearing on hundreds of television and radio news and public affairs programs to address animal issues. She currently is a consultant for local and national animal welfare organizations, writing grants, annual reports and other marketing materials. She is also the author of several children's books about animals.